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# CT EMS Council

Connecticut Emergency Medical Services

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [EMS Council](https://ctemscouncils.org/) - EMS Proudly supporting Connecticut EMS and the communities we serveHappy EMS Week 2026Improving Outcomes, Together.May 17 – 23 About Us Emergency Medical Services, more commonly known as EMS, is a system that responds to emergencies in need of highly skilled pre-hospital clinicians. EMS Awards 2026 Learn mOre To see previous award recipients please click here.
- [Region 4 – Contact](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-4-contact/) - Region 4 - Contact Region 4 - Contact Amber Axtell Sponsor Hospital : Day Kimball EMS Medical Director Steven Wexler CONTACT EMAIL Jason Vincent Sponsor Hospital : Lawrence Memorial EMS Medical Director Craig Mittleman CONTACT EMAIL Paul Pedchenko Sponsor Hospital : Windham Community EMS Medical Director Stanely Stutz CONTACT EMAIL Jeffrey Way Sponsor Hospital :
- [Region 2 – Contact](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-2-contact/) - Region 2 - Contact Region 2 - Contact Ryan Nuzzo Sponsor Hospital : Milford EMS Medical Director Richard Greiner CONTACT EMAIL Jonathan Depino Sponsor Hospital : Center For EMS EMS Medical Director Kate Couturier CONTACT EMAIL Sean Fitch Sponsor Hospital : Midstate Medical EMS Medical Director Daniel Engelberg CONTACT EMAIL Joseph Burnett Sponsor Hospital :
- [EMS Communications Award](https://ctemscouncils.org/ems-communications-award/) - EMS Communications Award The EMS Communications of the Year Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates exceptional performance, professionalism, and dedication in the field of emergency medical communications. This award honors a communications professional whose actions consistently support high-quality patient care through accurate call-taking, effective resource coordination, calm decision-making, and clear communication during routine and high-acuity
- [CT EMS AWARDS](https://ctemscouncils.org/ct-ems-awards/) - CT EMS Awards In existence since 1983 and previously the purview of the Connecticut Emergency MedicalService Foundation. In early 2012 the Foundation contacted the Council of Regional Chairpersons (CORC) for assistance with the CT EMS Awards. As a result of these conversations, CORC had agreed to take a lead role in soliciting nominations and determining
- [Lifetime Achievement Award](https://ctemscouncils.org/lifetime-achievement-award/) - Lifetime Achievement Award The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has dedicated their career to the advancement of Emergency Medical Services through sustained service, leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to patient care and the EMS profession.This award honors those whose contributions span many years and whose impact extends beyond a single agency or role.
- [Youth EMS Provider of the YearA](https://ctemscouncils.org/youth-ems-provider-of-the-year/) - Youth EMS Provider of The Year The Youth EMS Provider of the Year Award recognizes a young Emergency Medical Services provider who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism, and dedication to the EMS system in the State of Connecticut.This award honors a youth EMS member who consistently exhibits a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a
- [Region 5 – Contact](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-5-contact/) - Region 5 - Contact Region 5 - Contact Blair Balmforth Sponsor Hospital : Danbury Hosptial EMS Medical Director Melissa Sadd CONTACT EMAIL Thomas Horkan Sponsor Hospital : New Milford Hospital EMS Medical Director Carl D'Andrea CONTACT EMAIL Jose Matias Sponsor Hospital : Waterbury Hosptial EMS Medical Director Carlos Holden CONTACT EMAIL Thomas Horkan Sponsor Hospital
- [Last Call Recognition](https://ctemscouncils.org/last-call-recognition-2/) - Last Call Recognition The Last Call Recognition page is dedicated to honoring and remembering our fellow EMS providers who have passed away. This space serves as a tribute to their service, sacrifice, and lasting impact on the patients, colleagues, and communities they served. We recognize that each individual leaves behind a legacy of compassion, commitment,
- [Years of Service Awards](https://ctemscouncils.org/years-of-service-awards/) - Years of Service Years of Service Awards CT EMS Awards Committee provides certificates of recognition for Years of Service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. These awards are not presented at the Annual Awards Ceremony but will be noted in the program book and sent to the individual by mail.
- [Unit Citation Award](https://ctemscouncils.org/unit-citation-award/) - UNIT Citation Award Unit Citation Award The Unit Citation recognizes acts of organizations, units, or specially constituted teams in providing emergency prehospital care or EMS system support activities under extreme circumstances. PREVIOUS UNIT CITATION AWARD RECIPIENTS2025 Town of Stratford Public Safety / Trumbull EMS & Town Public Safety2023 All Active CT EMS Providers working during
- [Legislator of the Year](https://ctemscouncils.org/legislator-of-the-year/) - EMS Legislator Legislator of the Year The intent of this award is to recognize a legislator—either a Representative, a Senator, or both—who has demonstrated exceptional legislative leadership and support for Emergency Medical Services in the State of Connecticut. This support may include sponsoring or co-sponsoring legislation, providing leadership to protect EMS programs or funding, advancing
- [EMS Supporter of the Year Award](https://ctemscouncils.org/ems-supporter-of-the-year-award/) - EMS Supporter OF THE YEAR EMS Supporter of the Year Award This award was established in honor of Gerald Ferrari and is intended to recognize and commend individuals who serve as “behind-the-scenes” supporters of Emergency Medical Services in Connecticut. These individuals may not be EMS practitioners, but are the unsung heroes whose essential contributions often
- [Educator of the Year Award](https://ctemscouncils.org/educator-of-the-year-award/) - Educator OF THE YEAR Educator of the Year Award The Educator of the Year Award is intended to recognize and honor an EMS educator who demonstrates excellence as an instructor and/or has made a significant and lasting contribution to the EMS profession through education. History:This award was established in memory of Paul Winfield Smith. Mr.
- [PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD](https://ctemscouncils.org/physician-of-the-year-award/) - Physician OF THE YEAR Physician of the Year Award The intent of this award is to recognize and commend a physician who demonstrates exemplary qualities as a teacher, visionary, and executor of the highest quality pre-hospital emergency medical care. History:This award was established in memory of Mark E. Quigley, M.D., who was a driving force
- [DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD](https://ctemscouncils.org/distinguished-achievement-award/) - DISTINGUISHED Achievement Award Distinguished Achievement Award This award recognizes and commends individuals who have given of their time and talents to improve the level of pre-hospital care. The candidate’s contribution may be to any facet of pre-hospital care at the town, regional or state level, and may be for direct patient care or for active
- [VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD](https://ctemscouncils.org/volunteer-of-the-year-award/) - Volunteer OF THE YEAR Volunteer of the Year Award The intent of this award is to recognize and commend a volunteer for his/her dedication to the service of others in his or her community. While recognizing one volunteer, the award recipient is an example of the tireless efforts of all volunteers throughout Connecticut. History:This award
- [EMS VOCATION AWARD](https://ctemscouncils.org/ems-vocation-award/) - ems Vocation Award EMS Vocation Award The intent of this award is to recognize and commend an individual whose chosen career is Emergency Medical Services. This award was established in honor of Carol Gillooly andWilliam Lawton who were killed in the line of duty. Candidates for this award must:Choose EMS as their career.Contribute to the
- [EMS IMPACT AWARD](https://ctemscouncils.org/ems-impact-award/) - ems Impact Award EMS Impact Award The intent of this award is to recognize and honor an individual who has made an extraordinary, significant and lasting contribution to the Emergency Medical Services System in the State of Connecticut. This award was established in honor of Dr. A.E. Hertzler Knox for his lasting contributions to the
- [EMS Leadership Award](https://ctemscouncils.org/ems-leadership-award/) - leadership in ems Award Leadership in EMS Award The intent of this award is to recognize and commend an individual that has made a positive impact on pre-hospital care. This award provides an opportunity for the EMS Community to recognize the talents and accomplishments of an individual’s promotion of the Emergency Medical Services System as
- [EMS AGENCY AWARD](https://ctemscouncils.org/ems-agency-award/) - EMS Agency Award EMS Agency of the Year Award To honor a Connecticut EMS agency for their contribution to the development and growth of quality prehospital care within their community, while complying with the rules and regulations of the State of CT DPH/OEMS. Each year two (2) awards may be presented honoring one (1) Commercial
- [Region 1 – Ambulance Services](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-1-ambulance-services/) - REGION 1 - AMBULANCE SERVICES AMBULANCE SERVICES American Medical Response more info Darien EMS Post 53 more info Easton Volunteer EMS more info Monroe EMS more info New Canaan EMS more info Greenwich EMS more info Norwalk Hospital EMS more info Sikorsky Aircraft Fire Department more info Stamford EMS more info Stratford EMS more info
- [Region 2 – Ambulance Services](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-2-ambulance-services/) - REGION 2 - AMBULANCE SERVICES AMBULANCE SERVICES Allington Fire District more info American Medical Response more info Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services more info Bethany Volunteer Fire Department more info Branford Fire Department more info Chester Hose Company more info Clinton Ambulance more info Deep River Ambulance Assoc. more info Durham Ambulance Middlesex Health more
- [Region 2 – Hospitals](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-2-hospitals/) - REGION 2 - HOSPITALS YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) is a prominent healthcare institution in New Haven, Connecticut, known for its comprehensive care and association with Yale University and the Yale School of Medicine. TOWN New Haven EMS COORDINATOR Jonathan Depino, Paramedic WEBSITE www.ynhh.org EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR Kate Couturier, MD BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL MILFORD
- [WINNERS](https://ctemscouncils.org/winners/) - WINNERS 2025 WINNERS EMS Agency of the Year Stamford EMSLebanon Volunteer FD Leadership in EMS Jason Mikalonis, BC Distinguished Achievement Jay B. Paretzky EMS Impact Lisa Shelanskas EMS Vocation Michael Mansi Volunteer of the Year Mathew Bajoras Educator of the Year Pete Johnson EMS Supporter of the Year Jennifer Lopez Unit Citation Town of Stratford
- [Region 1 – Contact](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-1-contact/) - Region 1 Contact Region 1 - Contact Aaron Katz Sponsor Hospital : Norwalk EMS Medical Director Jason Fischel CONTACT EMAIL Robert Storck Sponsor Hospital : Norwalk EMS Medical Director Jason Fischel CONTACT EMAIL Joseph Larcheveque Sponsor Hospital : Stamford EMS Medical Director Mellissa Shear CONTACT EMAIL Wesley Young Sponsor Hospital : St. Vincent's EMS Medical
- [Region 1 – Hospitals](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-1-hospitals/) - REGION 1 - HOSPITALS BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL Bridgeport Hospital maintains high standards of quality and safety, earning accreditations and recognitions from reputable organizations such as The Joint Commission. TOWN Bridgeport EMS COORDINATOR Leigh Goodman leigh.goodman@bpthosp.org WEBSITE bridgeporthospital.org EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR Dr. Doug Latham GREENWICH HOSPITAL Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a regionally recognized center for
- [About](https://ctemscouncils.org/about/) - About the Council About the Council of Regional Presidents (CORP) The Council of Regional Presidents consists of the five EMS Regional Presidents. Our purpose for meeting is to try and make sure each region knows what is going on within the other EMS regions. If Region 1 is conducting some sort of educational program maybe
- [Region 5 – Hospitals](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-5-hospitals/) - REGION 5 - HOSPITALS SHARON HOSPITAL Sharon Hospital, located in Sharon, Connecticut, is a 78-bed general hospital that is part of the Nuvance Health network. This hospital offers a broad range of healthcare services including emergency care, maternity services TOWN Sharon EMS COORDINATOR Thomas Horkan thomas.horkan@nuvancehealth.org WEBSITE www.sharonhospital.com EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR Ron Santos NEW MILFORD
- [Region 3 – Contact](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-3-contact/) - Region 3 - Contact Region 3 - Contact David Bailey Sponsor Hospital : Hartford Hospital EMS Medical Director Charles Johndro, MD CONTACT EMAIL David Bailey Sponsor Hospital : Hartford Hospital EMS Medical Director Lauri Boulton, MD CONTACT EMAIL Peter Canning Sponsor Hospital : UCONN EMS Medical Director Richard Kamin, MD CONTACT EMAIL Enis Mara Sponsor
- [Region 3 – Hospitals](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-3-hospitals/) - REGION 3 - HOSPITALS BRISTOL HOSPITAL Bristol Hospital, part of the Bristol Health network, is a comprehensive healthcare provider located at 41 Brewster Road, TOWN Bristol EMS COORDINATOR Enis Mara emara@bristolhospital.org WEBSITE www.bristolhospital.org EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR Andrew Lim, MD EASTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is a comprehensive healthcare system serving eastern
- [Region 3 – Ambulance Services](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-3-ambulance-services/) - REGION 3 - AMBULANCE SERVICES AMBULANCE SERVICES Aetna Ambulance Service more info Ambulance Service of Manchester more info American Medical Response more info Andover Fire Department more info Bloomfield Volunteer Ambulance more info Bradley International Emergency more info Bristol Hospital EMS more info Burlington Volunteer Fire Department more info Cromwell Fire Department more info East
- [Region 4 – Ambulance Services](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-4-ambulance-services/) - REGION 4 - AMBULANCE SERVICES AMBULANCE SERVICES American Ambulance Service, Inc. more info American Legion Ambulance Fund more info American Medical Response more info Ashford Fire Department more info Baltic Fire Deparment more info Bozrah Fire Department more info Canterbury Fire Department more info Chesterfield Fire Department more info Colchester Fire & Emergency Medical Services
- [ACHIEVEMENT AWARD](https://ctemscouncils.org/achievement-award/) - Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award The intent of this award is to recognize and honor an individual who has made an extraordinary, significant and lasting contribution to the Emergency Medical Services System on a national or international level. This award was established in honor of Dr. Richard L. Judd for his lasting contributions to the
- [Region 5 – Ambulance Services](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-5-ambulance-services/) - REGION 5 - AMBULANCE SERVICES AMBULANCE SERVICES American Medical Response more info Bantan Fire Co. more info Beacon Hose Co. #1 more info Bethel Volunteer Fire Department more info Bethlehem Ambulance more info Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department more info Brookfield Vol. Fire Dept., Candlewood Co. more info Campion Ambulance Service more info Cornwall Volunteer Fire
- [Region 4 – Hospitals](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-4-hospitals/) - REGION 4 - HOSPITALS DAY KIMBALL Day Kimball Hospital is a 104-bed acute care community hospital located in Putnam, Connecticut. Established in 1894, it has a long history of serving the Northeast Connecticut community, offering a range of medical services close to home​ TOWN Putnam EMS COORDINATOR Amber Axtell amaxtell@daykimball.org WEBSITE www.daykimball.org EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR
- [CT EMS ADVISORY BOARD (CEMSAB)](https://ctemscouncils.org/ct-ems-advisory-board-cemsab/) - ADVISORY BOARD CT EMS ADVISORY BOARD (CEMSAB) MISSION STATEMENT To represent all persons and agencies in CT concerned with the delivery of the EMS system by making recommendations to improve the EMS patient care delivery system to the Commissioner of Public Health, the Legislature, and the Governor. ABOUT US The CT Emergency Medical Services Advisory
- [Region 4 – EMS Plan Status](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-4-ems-plan-status/)
- [Region 5 – EMS Plan Status](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-5-ems-plan-status/)
- [Region 5 – Bylaws](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-5-bylaws/)
- [Region 4 – Bylaws](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-4-bylaws/)
- [Region 3 – EMS Plan Status](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-3-ems-plan-status/)
- [Region 3 – Bylaws](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-3-bylaws/)
- [Region 1 - EMS Plan Status](https://ctemscouncils.org/region-1-ems-plan-status/)

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